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Bearing an image of a climbing frame made of wood and rope, the post said: “We are bouncing back from our recent rejection by the National Lottery and we are hoping to source funding through Crowdfunding.

“Please share this link with anyone who would like to invest in the health and wellbeing of children in Twerton.

“Many thanks.”

Twerton Infant School (Image: Paul Gillis)

So far, the fundraising effort, hosted by Crowdfunder, has raised just over £300 from 21 supporters – three per cent of the £10,000 target.

Mr Samios said the frames themselves would cost less than £4,000, but that it would cost £5,500 for the play surface and basework and another £500 to install some monkey bars.

News that the National Lottery had turned down the school’s bid for cash for a climbing frame was condemned by Facebook users on Friday, August 4.